Only Red Jeep Tours can take you to Metate Ranch, located in the heart of the San Andreas Fault Zone.
On this awe-inspiring OPEN-AIR Jeep Tour, you will travel deep into the heart of California’s world-famous San Andreas Fault and witness the forces of nature that have created amazing, steep-walled canyons and the most twisted and tormented landscapes on Earth!
You will be awestruck by the spectacular scenery as your Jeep winds its way through the bones of the earth. During your adventure, you will stop several times for short nature walks, including a short hike through a slot canyon, if desired.
This tour also stops at a natural palm oasis, where water bubbles up from the ground year-round. Here you will learn about how the Cahuilla Indians used desert plants to survive in this inhospitable environment.
A final highlight is a guided tour of our recreated Cahuilla Indian Village that showcases the lifestyle and culture of the Cahuilla people.
Posted By : Lori_M
Landy was so good explaining everything we were seeing! Loved the oasis, but my favorite part was the slit tunnel hike! It was very hot. Would do it in a winter month if we were to do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 21:06:36 
Posted By : Marcie_S
We enjoyed this tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. Learned a lot! Climbing through the rock formations was our favorite part.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 09:33:32
Posted By : Kate B
Our tour guide, Jennie, was fantastic —very informative. A good driver. Ready to answer our many questions. The tour of the San Andreas Fault — the geology, the history, the plants and flowers, and the BABY HUMMINGBIRD, it was just great!
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Posted On : 2024-05-03 14:08:45 
Posted By : Paul P
We had never been to the desert and didn’t really know what to expect - but after a few hours of the jeep tour and the incredible knowledge our guide Mike has, the desert jeep tour became one of the highlights of our trip. Everything from the geological history of the desert, the wild life, plants and survival knowledge.
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 16:28:25
Posted By : Cathy_J
Our guide Tom was fantastic very informative and a lot of fun! I would highly recommend this tour if you enjoy nature and want to learn more about the area.
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Posted On : 2024-04-09 15:26:46
Posted By : kimbA1273XD
The jeep tour was really fun. Loved the up close view of the canyons. Our tour guide Rick shared lots of tidbits about the Coachella Valley, the San Andreas fault, and life in the desert. Even our teens enjoyed the trek!
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 20:43:17
Posted By : CHARLAINE W
The tour was amazing and our guide was very informative! The guide provided a ton of historical and current information about the Valley
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Posted On : 2024-03-23 22:24:41
Posted By : V892GRalanh
Our guide Mike was very knowledgeable. We learned so much about the desert flora and fauna, and did a number of short walks up through incredible slot canyons.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16 10:22:25
Posted By : Chris_C
Butch very knowledgeable. Loved the secret canyon walk. Super cool. Lived discussion about native plants.
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Posted On : 2024-03-14 12:49:36
Posted By : Paul_C
Hiking the slot canyons was great and our guide was super knowledgeable about both the geology and the ecology.
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Posted On : 2024-03-09 21:36:04
